Modern Materials Handling Magazine Archives

With its new Texas DC, the world’s largest distributor of alcoholic beverages has built one of the most automated facilities in its network and continues to lead the way in automation adoption.

From traditional storage units to ultra-density storage grid systems, automated storage offers new capabilities and a different return on investment than in the past.

As operations deploy larger or even multiple mobile automation fleets, many foresee the need for updated wireless networks and wireless charger platforms. New networks and charging won’t take hold overnight, though some companies are diving in to modernize the communications and charging infrastructure that mobile robots and AGVs need to keep running smoothly.

As demand for North American warehouse space soars, third-party logistics providers find new ways to serve their growing customer bases.

Lithium power is seen as the fastest growing motive power choice for electric trucks, though it has competition from options including thin plate pure lead and hydrogen fuel cells. For end users like City Furniture and Hamilton Beach Brands, motive power has to deliver on outcomes like space savings and uptime.

From the relatively mundane to the truly innovative, totes, bins and containers are continuously receiving upgrades to make them better suited to the job at hand.

Modern's editor's sat down with Liz to discuss secrets to successful leadership, including doing the right thing, and always and having fun.

AGVs use sensors to avoid collisions, but best practices can still make the environments they will operate in as predictable and productive as possible.

Sustainability was an issue for the automaker, but bins with higher levels of recycled plastic were just a design change away.

Autonomous tuggers based on AMR technology helped automotive supplier Shape Corp. take on the persistent labor shortage and efficiently move materials.

Experience the latest innovations in automation and see why even skeptics are starting to embrace the future of logistics.